615 LAUREL DR 2016-01-01 MF Import

The Board of Adjustment has jurisdiction to ailow deviations from the setback requirements upon private property and finds that the requested varia�ce would not be detrimental to the subject property or to other properties in the arf:a of the subject property. Criterion �o. 3: That the variarce will only grant the subjecl property the same general rights enjoyed by other property in the same area and zone as the subject property. Findinns: The applicant has stated that majority of the homes within the imrc�ediate vicinity can expand without the need for a variance due to their placement on site; ho�vever the subject residence is located in the northwest corner with the front of the residence facing east. Majority of the homes in this area of town were constructed prior to the Zoning Code coming into effect. Several, like the subject residence, do have legal nonconforming setbacks due to the age of the original construction. b. Conclusions: The subject residence is located wifhin the Rucker Hill National Register Historic District. Majority of these homes were constructed in the early 1900's prior to any zoning code provisions. Several may have existing legal non-conforming setbacks, similar lo the subject residence. TF;e proposed expansion will be screened from view by existing mature vegetation, and will not create any view biockage. Criterion No. 4: That the variance is the minimum necessary to a��ow !he subject property the general rights described in Criterion 3. a. Findin s: See Criteria #3. b. Conclusions: See Crteria »3 Criterion No. 5: The granting of the variance is consistent with the goals and pe!icies of the Everett General Plan. Findin s: The Everett General Plan designates this property as 1.2 Single Fa�„ily Detached, 5-10 Dwellings per gross acre. b. Concii� ,ior��: The oro, c�ed us� oi 1he subject property fei i �t� i ri.�: ., _�� .��t �::ith h,e E��e�e' 3enc�ral P��,.